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The best way to style side-swept bangs? Don't use a brush! The key is to push the hair from side to side, gently lifting at the root with your fingers. The round of your forehead will bend the hair ever so slightly for the perfect side-swept look.

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What’s hot in haircolor this fall? Dirty blondes. While bright blondes with dark roots seemed popular in 2007, an overly more natural look is what's now being worn by celebrities, on the catwalk, and on the street.

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Soft, sexy curls are in - so break out the curling iron! For a better hold, spray each section with a medium-hold hairspray (try Bumbles's new Spray De Mode). For a more modern look, work a shine pomade through hair to loosen curls and add softness (we like Bb Brilliantine).

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Gone is the fiiery red-head. What's the new red trend? Auburn. The key to this new rich shade is a hair color that mixes red and brown with a natural finish.